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Clinical Trial Practitioner/Research Nurse
The closing date is 09 April 2026
The Research Nurse/Clinical Trials Practitioner is an autonomous specialist working within the multi-disciplinary paediatric/TYA team. The post holder will take responsibility for the coordination and management of a clinical research portfolio comprising in-house, national and international phase II and III clinical trials in oncology and haematology.
Responsibilities will include: education of patients, families, and colleagues; coordination of the care of patients on trials; collection and preparation of biological samples; collection of trial data; monitoring of expected and unexpected side effects of drugs and other treatment modalities; development of specialised skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, therapies and relevant disease sites; acting as the patient’s advocate and providing informed choice; supporting research in all oncology and haematological malignancies; providing cross cover for members of the team.
If you would like further information, please contact Lauren Booker laurenbooker@nhs.ne
Main duties of the job
- Coordinate and conduct in-house, commercial and non-commercial national and international Phase I, II and III clinical trials.
- Be accountable for the documentation of trial data according to ICH GCP guidelines.
- Apply critical appraisal skills in evaluating research protocols.
- Demonstrate autonomy and the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to meet patient and family needs across stages of care.
- Coordinate and monitor the care of patients on clinical trials.
- Educate the multidisciplinary team about the portfolio of clinical trials.
- Act as a primary point of contact for patients in specific trials.
- Educate patients and families about clinical trials, including objectives, scientific rationale, treatment schedule, side effects and follow up plan.
- Mentor data managers and clinical trial practitioners.
- Provide cross cover for other research nurses, trial practitioners, data managers and assistants as directed by the Clinical Trials Manager.
- Take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying risk areas and following the incident, serious incident and near miss reporting policy and procedure.
- Adhere to Trust and Directorate policies, procedures, standards and protocols.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically-led acute and specialist services across eight sites, specialising in cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
- NMC First level registration or equivalent relevant degree for research nurse applicants
- Basic computer literacy
- Post registration oncology qualification or equivalent
- Registration on the Academy for Healthcare Science Clinical Research Practitioner (for Clinical Trial Practitioner applicants)
- Competence in research-oriented PC software (Access/Excel)
Experience
- Clinical trials experience (for Clinical Trial Practitioner applicants)
- Significant experience of working in cancer
- Experience of working with oncology/haematology patients
- Formal/informal teaching of patients and staff
- Explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner
- Acting as a patient advocate
- Preceptor/facilitator experience
- Phlebotomy and cannulation experience
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Evidence of professional development
- Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Effectiveness as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Work under own initiative and prioritise
- Take charge and delegate dutiesUnderstanding of the importance of audit/quality
Values
- Meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improvement.
Communication
- Effective written communication
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for previous convictions.
Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 per year, inclusive of HCAS.
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